sudo dpkg --configure -a not resolving blocking of synaptic & updating

[m654321]

Open a terminal and try this first:

Code:

sudo apt-get install linux-generic

Reboot.

If that doesn't help, open a terminal and do the following:

Code:

sudo apt-get install linux-headers-linuxlite-4.4.0 linux-image-linuxlite-4.4.0 -y

Reboot while holding the keft Shift key.  When the GRUB menu appears, use the advanced option to select the new kernel.  When you get to your desktop, you can use Lite Tweaks to remove any residual kernels.

Thanks, but it didn't work - just stuck in an eternal  "sudo dpkg --configure -a loop", i.e:

Terminal output from 1st option you suggested...

Code:

mike@mike-G750JS:~$ sudo apt-get install linux-generic
E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'sudo dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem.
mike@mike-G750JS:~$

Terminal output from the 2nd option you suggested...

Code:

mike@mike-G750JS:~$ sudo apt-get install linux-headers-linuxlite-4.4.0 linux-image-linuxlite-4.4.0 -y
E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'sudo dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem.
mike@mike-G750JS:~$

Thanks for trying torreydale - anyone else got any ideas?  I'm getting close to the end of my tether with this one... >


Mike